Your task today is to research Government agencies.

You will books on a cart in your area. Please browse for your agency.

Online Databases

• ABC-Clio's Government Search for your agency. Does a good job with history and description. Do not use for local agencies.
• Gale's Student Resources In Context Search your selected agency for results. Do not use for local agencies.

These websites have been selected to support your research.

Government Agencies:

• http://www.usa.gov/directory/federal/index.shtml
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_federal_agencies
• Firstgov Guide to the Federal government
• US Government Manual (GPO)
• Federal Agency Directory maintained by LSU Libraries in partnership with the Federal Depository Library Program of GPO

Local Agencies:

• http://www.vbgov.com/help/pages/a-to-z-directory.aspx Use this list to start your search. There is a search field if you do not find the agency. Remember to use multiple search terms. Once at the site be sure to browse menus at top and bottom. Sometimes links to important information on the history of the site/agency can be found in links at the bottom.
• http://vbspca.com/modules/vbspcainfo/category.php?categoryid=1 Virginia Beach SPCA

• http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/ SPCS Humane Society
• http://www.lifenet.org/ LifeNet and Organ Donation
• http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-services/your-dhs/pages/mental-health-substance-abuse.aspx Substance Abuse
• http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/volunteer/Pages/default.aspx Volunteers Match
• http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/virginia_beach_assistance_prog.html Assistance Programs
• http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/virginia_beach_assistance_prog.html page with free Health Care programs
• http://www.saveourchcs.org/find-a-health-center-near-you.cfm?gclid=CNXQl53mmK8CFYMRNAodXyA9sQ# FreeReduced Health Care Clinic VB
• http://healthpowerforminorities.com/cities/Virginia%20Beach-VA.html Health Power for Minorities
• http://www.nonprofitlist.org/VA/Virginia_Beach.html A list and link to the NonProfits in Virginia Beach
• http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/conventionCenter/PDFs/unitedWay_volunteer_agencies.pdf VB Social Responsibility Program
• http://www.healthyvb.com/ Healthy VB